Amateur cinematographers on the Big Island looking for exposure will have an opportunity to share their versions of the world around them during a new Hawaii television series that showcases local talent.
Amateur cinematographers on the Big Island looking for exposure will have an opportunity to share their versions of the world around them during a new Hawaii television series that showcases local talent.
The show, called “Everything Hawaii,” premiers at 7:30 p.m. today on OC16.
Spearheaded by Farish Media Inc., a production company owned by Kailua-Kona residents Mason and Regina Farish, the show will feature videos of Hawaii, its people and culture created by local, independent video producers and filmmakers. Each episode will highlight content that demonstrates what is unique and beautiful about Hawaii.
Regina Farish said her husband came up with the idea about two years ago while in the shower — where all his fresh ideas seem to come to him.
“He was just thinking how there are so many producers out there creating good video and film work, but often the only platform for displaying their work is YouTube, which is powerful, but you can get lost in the millions of videos that are out there,” she explained.
Farish said her husband knew television would be an excellent medium for amateur artists to display their work. He thought creating a 30-minute series might be a little far-fetched for the average video maker, and that a series exhibiting multiple works would be a better idea.
“We can take the work of multiple producers and assemble it together into a cohesive, entertaining TV series that reaches the whole state, and it’s a collaborative effort,” she said of her husband’s thought process.
After two years, the show is finally becoming reality.
Kawika Singson, a photographer from Kona, said he is one of the first to be featured on the series. His video, found on everythinghawaii.tv, displays a bait ball swimming peacefully in the Pacific. For him, photography and videography started as a hobby and morphed into a way of life. He now has fans and support from people all around the world.
“I’m looking to encourage people who may think there’s nothing to do to take a step back and really look at the bigger picture,” he said.
He thinks “Everything Hawaii” will be an exciting outlet for local artists.
“It’s great. A lot of people are good at what they do and fly under radar. It’s a good opportunity to have people see what they do,” he said.
And showing off what you do is exactly what the series is all about, Farish said. Submissions should include personal stories and various footage that really displays what life in Hawaii is like.
The maximum clip length for submissions is five minutes, with a minimum length of 15 seconds.
On the Big Island, the show can be seen on channel 12, or 1012 for HD. All archived episodes can be seen via On Demand on channel 14.
Visit everythinghawaii.tv for a sample of the show and submission guidelines, or call Regina Farish at 329-1655 for more information.
Email Megan Moseley at mmoseley@westhawaiitoday.com.